Dawn Harper date of birth:
May 13, 1984
How old is Dawn Harper?
42
Where was Dawn Harper born?
East St. Louis, Illinois
How tall is Dawn Harper?
5' 6" (168 cm)
How much does Dawn Harper weigh?
134 lbs (60.8 kg)
Dawn Harper body shape:
Athletic
What color are Dawn Harper's eyes?
Black
What color is Dawn Harper's hair?
Black
What is Dawn Harper's ethnicity?
Black
What is Dawn Harper nationality?
American
What is Dawn Harper's occupation?
Track and Field Athlete
Short Biography
Dawn Harper-Nelson (born May 13, 1984) from East St. Louis, Illinois is an American track and field athlete who specializes in the 100-meter hurdles. She was the gold medalist in the event at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the silver medalist in the 2012 London Olympic Games. Dawn Harper is the first American 100-meter hurdler to ever win gold at an Olympics and medal in the following Olympics. She is trained by Bob Kersee, husband of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, six time Olympic medalist also from her hometown of East St. Louis, Illinois.